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Why SEO Is More Than A Few Keywords

How often do you search for something on the Internet? My guess is that you did it more than once today. In fact, I bet you used a search of some sort to find this article. There’s a reason Google, Bing and Yahoo have so much power on the internet today. People are curious. The [Read more…]

Responsive Design: Does My Small Business Website Need It?

The tech and social media website Mashable has declared that 2013 is the “YEAR OF RESPONSIVE DESIGN.” But what IS responsive design? And is it either practical or necessary when looking at features for a small business website? Without spoiling too much of the rest of the article, the answer to that second question is [Read more…]

The Importance of Testimonials for Your Business

If you are a business owner, then you know that keeping a good reputation with your customers and community is a vital part of running a successful business. One of the best inexpensive ways to keep your reputation sparkling  is by using testimonials. The most accurate way to explain the potential of a testimonial is [Read more…]

Why Your Business Needs To Do a Facebook Sweepstakes

Facebook Sweepstakes is an application that you can use through your business’ Facebook page. It’s a fun way to boost engagement with your Facebook page and increase the sense of community portrayed through your social media and social networking efforts. With a Facebook Sweepstakes you are able to create a giveaway opportunity for your customers [Read more…]

Components of an Effective Email Contact List

On the surface, creating a business email list is just for keeping in contact with current customers, potential customers, and other business owners. But today I’m going to prove that it doesn’t stop there. An email contact list actually benefits the rest of your online marketing plan in several ways! Read on for the how-to [Read more…]

Operating the Google Machine

Google will run every aspect of our lives one day! I am only half joking- but I’m actually afraid this might happen. Yet I, like all of us, continue to faithfully use its resources – I’m really just another one of the “sheep in the flock.” Mainly, I’ve discovered, it is Google’s knack for producing [Read more…]

Why You Should Be Blogging Too

When you eat your favorite fruit or vegetable, it’s a delightful and satisfying treat. Eating fruit and veggies is an all-around good activity because: It quells your hunger There are numerous health benefits You like the taste! The AMG team enjoys writing blogs for similar reasons. Blogging is a beneficial tool for creating a healthy [Read more…]

Why Making a LinkedIn Profile is Important for your Business

Like it or not, social media and social networking are becoming a force to be reckoned with in this day and age. When used properly, these tools can be an integral and contingent part of small business’ success.  Let’s look at a couple of reasons it is important to have a profile on one of [Read more…]

Social Media Tip: Why You Separate Your Personal & Business Pages on Facebook

In past posts, we have discussed the importance of having a Facebook page for your business, why it’s important to make your brand more humanand how it’s a <a ” href=”http://www.longtermfix.com/social-media-minute-building-relationships-with-social-networking/”>helpful tool to build solid relationships with your customers. It’s important to remember, that even though your business should certainly be an extension of your [Read more…]

Fish When the Fish Are Biting: Why You Should Be Advertising RIGHT NOW!

Summer is coming and I am PUMPED! I can’t wait to have warm mornings, full bays and happy techs, walleye biting and me biting walleye, and you making lots of money like me….but WAIT!!!!! You are going to be really, really busy this summer, right? I mean I’ve already scheduled some vacations and travel — [Read more…]